67-72 Utility Bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hotrodtodd · 07-09-2016, 12:32 AM

Any body have any pics of factory step side beds with tool boxes in place of fenders

prodjay10 · 07-09-2016, 06:07 AM

1971

**special-K** · 07-09-2016, 08:23 AM

I might have some in Photobucket. Kind of a pain to use anymore, but I'll take a look. I lost a lot of pictures when my last computer died.

One thing to keep in mind, these side bins narrow the body down. I mean on a 3/4t with stock wheels they barely cover the tires. The bins sit narrower than the cab by a couple inches. I've considered extending them but it would have to be strong. They rely on a piece of plate on the inside of the bed to be strong enough to hang off the bedside.

**Todd68Chevy** · 07-25-2016, 07:24 AM

I just looked at this 72 gmc c2500 yesterday. Hope to own it when they get the title straighten out.

Ft.ValloniaStreaker · 07-25-2016, 12:04 PM

I see you had the trailer and were ready to take it home.....Good luck on that one, looks great!

**Todd68Chevy** · 07-25-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ft.ValloniaStreaker

I see you had the trailer and were ready to take it home.....Good luck on that one, looks great!

Ya, Trailer and money but the title was filled out and signed that someone else bought it but they did not change the title so I could not get it in my name until they get it in theirs. Always an adventure. LOL It is all original with a 402 bbc, TH400, P/S, P/B, A/C, Tach and locking rear end

Ft.ValloniaStreaker · 07-25-2016, 05:12 PM

I'm sure you know the drill but all they need to do is get you an affidavit stating the buyers name was filled out in error at the BMV and you'll be on your way home with it.......and legal

NoStopN · 07-26-2016, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd68Chevy

I just looked at this 72 gmc c2500 yesterday. Hope to own it when they get the title straighten out.

Wow. That's a find. Let us know when that title business gets handled.

**GR8-68** · 07-26-2016, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd68Chevy

I just looked at this 72 gmc c2500 yesterday. Hope to own it when they get the title straighten out.

That will be a great looking truck without those running boards on there. So these utility beds are made with a step side box ? That is awesome !!

**special-K** · 07-26-2016, 06:59 AM

These aren't utility beds. Those are complete bodies (bed) that replace a pickup bed. These are side bins, or tool boxes, that bolt to Stepside beds after the fenders and running boards are removed.

**GR8-68** · 07-26-2016, 07:02 AM

hmmm, interesting I have learned my new thing for today

prodjay10 · 09-19-2016, 02:53 PM

Someone was telling me that the fender boxes were a factory option and I read somewhere it was a dealer option. Anyone know which one or if both are true?

**special-K** · 09-19-2016, 07:41 PM

They are aftermarket. They could have been installed through the dealer, a truck equipment upfitter, or by owners. These are factory Stepsides that had the brand new fenders removed.

grumptruck · 01-02-2017, 07:03 PM

Cool thread. I'm glad to see interest in this topic. Just bought this '67 GMC 3500
9' stepside with tool boxes. The factory steps - very long for 9' beds, have been cut to fit the boxes.

FRCvette · 01-02-2017, 07:20 PM

I have never seen these before. They are pretty cool. Would make a great handyman(such as myself) truck.

Blue Baby · 01-04-2017, 02:38 AM

Here is a pic of my 70' short utility bed. I've lowered the front 3 inches and the back 2 inches since these pictures were taken. I have purchased 17 inch torque thrust rims that I plan to put on in the next month or so.

grumptruck · 08-23-2017, 05:23 AM

The original owners daughter found some pictures of our truck when it was new. He bought it from Ocean Lea GMC on Long Island and had the boxes installed prior to delivery. He (original owner) never had the original fenders. Those were probably kept by the dealership and re-sold.

muley · 08-23-2017, 09:22 AM

I wish I had one. I would gladly pull my Longhorn Box off for that. I would get them all cleaned and spiffed up, slide in my 1958 Alaskan Camper and be set!

grumptruck · 11-27-2017, 10:20 PM

Lets not forget how practical they can be...

In The Ten Ring · 11-28-2017, 02:11 AM

I love these things! If your truck is for hauling, they look like "just the thing."

**'70_402** · 11-29-2017, 05:52 PM

Go check out lowsierracompany on InstaGram... they have a badass frenched in utility bed on one of their trucks..

70c10-08 · 11-30-2017, 01:30 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=514543 There's a bunch of utility bed on here too

07-09-2016, 12:32 AM	#1
hotrodtodd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: princeton wv Posts: 257	67-72 Utility Bed Any body have any pics of factory step side beds with tool boxes in place of fenders

07-09-2016, 06:07 AM	#2
prodjay10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 429	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed 1971 Attached Images

07-09-2016, 08:23 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed I might have some in Photobucket. Kind of a pain to use anymore, but I'll take a look. I lost a lot of pictures when my last computer died. One thing to keep in mind, these side bins narrow the body down. I mean on a 3/4t with stock wheels they barely cover the tires. The bins sit narrower than the cab by a couple inches. I've considered extending them but it would have to be strong. They rely on a piece of plate on the inside of the bed to be strong enough to hang off the bedside. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-25-2016, 07:24 AM	#4
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed I just looked at this 72 gmc c2500 yesterday. Hope to own it when they get the title straighten out. Attached Images __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

07-25-2016, 12:04 PM	#5
Ft.ValloniaStreaker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 161	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed I see you had the trailer and were ready to take it home.....Good luck on that one, looks great!

07-25-2016, 05:12 PM	#7
Ft.ValloniaStreaker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 161	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed I'm sure you know the drill but all they need to do is get you an affidavit stating the buyers name was filled out in error at the BMV and you'll be on your way home with it.......and legal

07-26-2016, 06:59 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed These aren't utility beds. Those are complete bodies (bed) that replace a pickup bed. These are side bins, or tool boxes, that bolt to Stepside beds after the fenders and running boards are removed. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-26-2016, 07:02 AM	#11
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed hmmm, interesting I have learned my new thing for today __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

09-19-2016, 02:53 PM	#12
prodjay10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 429	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed Someone was telling me that the fender boxes were a factory option and I read somewhere it was a dealer option. Anyone know which one or if both are true?

09-19-2016, 07:41 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed They are aftermarket. They could have been installed through the dealer, a truck equipment upfitter, or by owners. These are factory Stepsides that had the brand new fenders removed. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-02-2017, 07:03 PM	#14
grumptruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NEW PALTZ Posts: 105	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed Cool thread. I'm glad to see interest in this topic. Just bought this '67 GMC 3500 9' stepside with tool boxes. The factory steps - very long for 9' beds, have been cut to fit the boxes. Attached Images Last edited by grumptruck; 01-02-2017 at 07:04 PM. Reason: more info

01-02-2017, 07:20 PM	#15
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed I have never seen these before. They are pretty cool. Would make a great handyman(such as myself) truck. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

01-04-2017, 02:38 AM	#16
Blue Baby Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Salina Kansas Posts: 48	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed Here is a pic of my 70' short utility bed. I've lowered the front 3 inches and the back 2 inches since these pictures were taken. I have purchased 17 inch torque thrust rims that I plan to put on in the next month or so. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=538329

08-23-2017, 05:23 AM	#17
grumptruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NEW PALTZ Posts: 105	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed The original owners daughter found some pictures of our truck when it was new. He bought it from Ocean Lea GMC on Long Island and had the boxes installed prior to delivery. He (original owner) never had the original fenders. Those were probably kept by the dealership and re-sold. Attached Images

08-23-2017, 09:22 AM	#18
muley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Homedale, Idaho Posts: 160	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed I wish I had one. I would gladly pull my Longhorn Box off for that. I would get them all cleaned and spiffed up, slide in my 1958 Alaskan Camper and be set! __________________ Grandpa 1953 M38A1 Jeep 1989 GMC K2500 1958 Alaskan Camper all original WORK : A necessary evil that finances what I really like to do.



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11-27-2017, 10:20 PM	#19
grumptruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NEW PALTZ Posts: 105	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed Lets not forget how practical they can be... Attached Images

11-28-2017, 02:11 AM	#20
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed I love these things! If your truck is for hauling, they look like "just the thing."

11-29-2017, 05:52 PM	#21
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed Go check out lowsierracompany on InstaGram... they have a badass frenched in utility bed on one of their trucks.. __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

11-30-2017, 01:30 AM	#22
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 558	Re: 67-72 Utility Bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=514543 There's a bunch of utility bed on here too

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